Australia’s Electric car when ?

‘I have been reading about Australia’s Electric car, the Blade. And when might this be available?   I hear you ask, well right here, right now. In fact, its been available since February 2008.  Given the cost of a charge at $1.50 for a 100 Km, and the convenience of plug in recharge. I am suprized only 30 or so have been sold. Now the State government and many councils have ordered these cars. The public can buy the second hand models at a reasonable price.

Let me detail the advantages, cheap to run, Zero emissions, Quiet to drive, cheap to service and great reliability.The cars are made locally in Castlemaine, Victoria, as a conversion of the popular lightweight  Hyundai Getz. There are plenty of us waiting for the great range of brand new car models like the GM Volt , the ECC, the Smart car, the Nissan Leaf  or Chinas Chery. But for those who like to buy cheaper second hand, the Blade is now available, at www.bev.com.au/
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Electrical Appliances where one can save Electricity, while home renovating.

There are several high energy use (inefficient) electrical appliances, where one can save heaps.  These include the Hot Water Electric Kettle, Tumble clothes dryer, Dishwasher, refridgerator, Electric oven, Electric hot plates, Electric Air Conditioner, Electric Hot water heater, Idle computer and Printer time.  These are the high use appliances. I suspect with the likely rises in electricity prices we will all be carefully considering the use of the above appliances, checking their Energy Star ratings.
I know there are excellent efficient appliances in Europe. I anticipate these appliances will be imported here.
I am moving several appliances to gas wherever possible. Who can predict the return of the gas refrigerator? Lets look at American home electricity use of close to 11,400 KWh annually, given a low cost of  12 cents a Kilowatt, produces a total cost of $1,324 a year.  While in Australia, the average home uses 6,570 KWh at close to 20 cents per KWh, giving an electricity bill of around $1,314 a year. Australian living standards are around a third lower than the USA. I am expecting the average Australian electricity bill to double over the next four years.

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New electric Cars effect on Home Renovating

I am reading here of a Japanese Electric car, which has been driving on an Australian economy run.  This is to address the prominent issue, that Electric cars are considered to have a short driving range. The car has completed a 1000 km trip on one charge. This is the equivalent of a drive from Sydney to Brisbane.  In Europe, apparently we  have available the Mutsubishi Imiev, the Smart Electric car and the Electric Car Company, ECC conversion of a Citroen C 1 class. These are all quite small economy cars with a short driving  range, before recharging.  The implication for home renovating, is that the car based urban sprawl can continue.  Any imperative to be within easy walking distance to tram or train will be reduced. I suggest the key element is the heavy and expensive batteries, costing close to $12,000. These are expected to fall in cost to $3,000 as the car companies ramp up volume production lines. There is also an Electric Motor Bike with terrific economy. It is not yet commercially released.
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States raise Utility charges effects homes

Today, all the Australian States raised their Utility charges, Electricity, Gas, Water, some a bit, many a lot. Including the Water and Electricity charges by up to 25 %
Herald “Sun notes these charges have risen by close to 100% over the last ten years. I am making a bold prediction these same Utility charges will rise by close to 100% over the next four years.

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research help ideas at www.goswitch.com.au
www.sustainabilityvictoria.vic.gov.au
www.savingsguide.com.au

Well I suggest one read my Environmental posts and implement these ideas. Lets not be too relaxed, as these  utility charges will keep rising for several years. I reckon its all  been decided in secret COAG Council of  Australian  government meetings. As the Australian States cant raise new taxes,well just raise existing taxes!
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Electricity prices to rise, effect on homerenovating

Just been alerted to the Wholesale prices of Electricity rising by up to six times; apparently to pay for an upgrading of the safety and security of the power lines system, after the disastrous fires of last year.
While initially, this wont impact at the retail level, who am I kidding ?
It must impact, one still has time to adjust. Perhaps this is highlighted by the Smart Meter board being be delivered to all homes.  This will allow one to monitor your power use and adjust your power use accordingly, during the day; Power will be  priced by each fifteen minute block. During the evening peak, while cooking and heating the home, from 4 PM to 9 PM, electric power is likely to be heaps  more expensive. We will all adjust, by putting on the washing or computer downloads at night. Companies will adjust by switching from coal power stations to gas fired.
I anticipate a big switch. These are things I am doing, switch  to gas heating and cooking, solar hot water, clothes rack clothes drying, using the TV as the computer, double glazing windows, retiring early in winter, investigation of efficient imported Appliances. Like the refrigerator from Turkey which is 90% more efficient than, ones available in Australia.
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